Katrina’s point of view“What’s going on? You cooked?” Bray asked, coming into the living room later in the evening. A bruise on his jaw and a broken lip.“Should I ask what happened?” I raise a brow, and he shakes his head, walking towards the skillet where I was making his steak.“Is it something you can deal with?”“Yes. I can.” He smiles weakly, but something tells me this is not something that will stop on its own.“I’m starting to attend training soon. So, you should be honest with me because If I find some asshole is—”“No. Don’t get involved!”‘” Bryan Stormborn!”“You don’t understand, Katrina,” he snaps, blinking back his tears as I look at Joshua, who walks into the room.“Bryan. You know I will always defend you.”“That’s the thing. I don’t want you to!” He snaps, storming out of the kitchen. My lips part to say something, but Joshua smiles back at me weakly before going after him.“Don’t worry, it’s not your fault.”“What’s happening?” I ask Becky, who walks into the room
Katrina’s point of viewLast night I waited for Lucius to get in touch with me, but like I always, I was left with a promise of us talking and he was gone just like that. But I am glad I got to spend time with my new family.We had dinner, then Joshua suggested we watch a movie together but ended up having to drink and play poker because the movie he chose was fucking boring.We ended up going to bed this morning but because I have some scores to settle with Bianca I was already up but six and making breakfast and today because of drinking last night I decided instead of gym and protein shakes I would make them something for hangovers.I heard footsteps approaching, and by the sound of the dragging feet. I knew it was Joshua.“Do you ever sleep?” He groaned, coming into the kitchen and I smiled, mixing the eggs.‘Force of habit. Coffee?” I asked him, turning to grab some coffee for him and he nodded his head, rubbing his temples, settling on the barstool.I got some coffee for him jus
Cassian’s point of view“Was that wise?” Ryan asked me, but I just kept on walking towards my office.‘What do you mean?” I asked as soon as I arrived at my office, pulling my tablet from the drawer.“I thought you wanted to win her over. Why would you—”“Because I have decided it’s no longer worth it. Can you arrange for me to meet with Sophia? Same place,” I added, checking on my emails.I knew better than anyone that it was a fight I was going to win. She was my cousin’s mate, and right now, it was for the best that I put some distance between us.The more time I spent with her, the more I realized I was willing to risk everything for her. That I was willing to make her mine by force. But yesterday, after Lucius left, I decided it was for the best that I stepped back.“You haven’t had Sophia in a year. You sure don’t want me to get her tested and—”“I want her. No one else”“I could—”“No! Too risky,” I blurted out, and he lowered his head, coming closer to my chair. ‘I don’t know
>>>>>>Katrina’s point of view“Weapons?” The white coat guard asked me as I walked through the gate. I took off my glass and cap, looking at him.“Deputy Commander! Forgive me,” he bowed his head before me as I smiled weakly at him before making my way into the barracks.“Well, if it isn’t the royal whore” Bianca said with a grimace on her face as I closed my eyes, taking time to process everything.Just the person I wanted to see, but first, I needed the men who laid their hands on Bray. She was in a pair of black jeans with a back shirt and back combat boots.“And if it isn’t the scarred murderer,” I shot back, my attempt at throwing a jab at her failing because I hate exchanging words with women“What the hell did you just call me?”“I thought since we are calling each other by nicknames, I might use the new one,” I said with a controlled smile on my lips, but she threw a punch at me.Using her momentum, I grabbed her wrist and twisted her arm. “Careful, Bianca. We wouldn’t want t
Xavier’s point of view“What the hell was Katrina talking about, Bianca?” I asked her, following her behind while she walked with Martin.“Not now, Xavier. Can’t you see—”“I’m talking to my fucking wife!” I growled, my lower lip trembling and my heart pounding hard against my chest. I heard her. I heard them talk about my baby being a bastard child.Is this the reason I couldn’t scent my child?“She is pregnant for fuck’s sake!” He growled, coming between us, as she shivered, moving back against the wall, tears rolling down my cheeks.“You cheated on me?” I asked her, my voice dropping an octave as I walked towards her.“Answer me!”“I’m sorry, Xavi. I am sorry,” she whimpered, lips trembling while trying to get closer to me as I blinked back my tears. This must be a fucking nightmare.“I tried. It was…”“Who was it?” I asked her and she shook her head, looking at Martin to come to her rescue, but I walked closer to her, closing the gap between us as Martin stepped aside.“Was it Dav
Bianca’s point of view“How could you?” Martin snapped, pulling me by my arm as he dragged me towards the carI whimpered softly“I trusted you, Bibi.” He said as I whimpered, shaking my head as he led the way out of the barracks. I knew what was waiting for me outside these walls.“Please, Martin. Let me explain”“No! You have brought enough shame to this family. I am not letting you say any more than I should hear!” I growled, dragging her with me as tears streamed down my cheeks. He dragged me to the car, leaving Xavier behind.“Martin, please. Just listen… I can…” I stuttered, but he kept on walking and ignored me as he got in the passenger seat.He dropped his head to the steering wheel, his shoulders rising and falling. From where I sat, I could hear his heart drumming.‘Oh, Bianca. We are in trouble’ my wolf Misty whimpered as I lowered my head.“How did you do it?” Martin asks, not looking up at me. My heart pounds, a lump forming in my throat. Not what I expected him to ask m
Katrina’s point of view“I am a failure,” I admitted, my shoulders drooping as Jamie laughed, coming closer to me, holding me by my shoulders,“Look at meI shake my head. I have failed again. I failed to hit the target again, even though we have been at it for days now.“Kit Kat, look at me. Pretty please?” He asked in a soft voice with affection, and I lifted my gaze to meet his ocean-blue eyes.“It’s not a failure if you keep trying. You only fail when you stop trying” his lips turned up in a smile and I nodded, throwing my arms around him, but everything became blurry.“No! No! Jamie! Jamie!” I cried, my hands shooting out to grab the person who was holding me down.“Kat. It’s me,” Cassian’s voice came as I sat up, tears rolling down my cheeks, as I looked at him.“She killed them. She fucking killed them Cass” I tried to take his hand but then remembered my conversation with him earlier.“I’m sorry. Forgive me,” I said, getting off the bed as he lowered his head, pinching the bri
Katrina’s point of view“Sorry, I didn’t believe you. I am sorry I never came back that night. I am sorry I am not the perfect king, but I will never be sorry for not letting you out of this room. So, you will stay here until I sort it out, then we can talk again,” he says, wanting to touch my face, but I move my head back.He smiles, nodding his head. “I understand. So, I will let you cool down then we can think of the way forward” he says getting up to his feet. He inhales sharply before looking at me.“You are strong, Kat. Don’t let Bianca be the reason you finally snap.”“Maybe I don’t want to live this life anymore. It would be better if I killed her and joined my family,” I say, tears rolling down my cheeks as he comes back to kneel in front of me.“And the little those four kids you live with? What happens to them then?” He asks me as I blink back my tears, my throat tightening.“Not many people would stand up to an alpha king to protect someone, but they did this morning.”My
Lucius’s point of viewMorning Dew. Fresh rain filled my nostrils. Katina’s scent.I snapped my head towards the holding cells. Zane stirred in my mind wanting to make a run for the cells.But when I walked into the little waiting area, my eyes were not drawn to Katrina. It was a woman I had never seen before.She had all the scents Katrina had. “mate” the lips left her plumps lips immediately I walked into the room.Blonde shoulder-length hair with hazel green eyes and a sharp nose. “No,” I shook my head.“What?” She raised her thick brows as I stepped back.“You can’t be…” The words left my lips just as Katrina walked in, her eyes on me, then back to the woman.“No. Don’t come closer to me,” I warned, my heart racing so fast. I wanted to run to her and hold her close to me, taking in her scent.“I am your mate, Lucius.” She whispered, coming closer to me.My eyes snapped to Katrina, whose eyes widened like she had just seen a ghost. Heart drumming so loud, tears filling her beautifu
Katrina’s point of viewWhen I arrived at the barracks, I thought of what I would say to her or do, but now that I was here standing by the door watching her how she was sitting on the floor, knees to her chest and arms curled around them. I felt sorry for her.“What do you want, Katrina?” She asked me as I smiled, walking into the room.“You know he was only twenty-three,” I started, walking towards the window as I looked out towards the training ground.“He wanted to have three kids. Live on a farm and grow things.” I say before turning to her, and she just stares blankly at me with no remorse in her eyes.There was silence in the room, and I could hear her heart pounding so loudly, but she was doing a good job of keeping it together. Go on. Act tough all you want. By the time I am done with you, you will regret ever laying your hands on him.“I should kill you,” I start, and she stills. “But I won’t.”She swallows as I walk towards the screen. “Because death is the easiest way out
Katrina’s point of viewThe priestess went on with the funeral proceedings. Talking about life as a wolf and warrior, Becky gave her speech about how she only knew him for a few months, but felt like they had known each other for the rest of their lives. Then Bray and Taylor also paid their tribute.“You ready?” Lucius whispered as I got up, taking the few cards, I wrote my speech getting up.He walked me to the front as my eyes roamed around white coat warriors, snowpack, and other people I couldn’t recognize, who filled the chairs.My eyes went to the back and noticed Martin was here, and just at the end of the other aisle was Xavier, but looking behind him, I noticed another man standing by the trees with a hoodie. His head lowered.‘He didn’t want to attract a lot of people to him,’ Lucius linked to me.Cassian.He came.“Umm…” I started looking at Bray and Becky before putting the cards aside, then looked at everyone.“Joshua, to me, wasn’t just a warrior. He was my brother. When
Katrina’s point of view“Do we know if he had any family?” Noah asked Becky, who was having a cup of tea later in the evening by the countertop.“Seriously, Noah? He just died,” she snapped.“It’s the procedure. I have to—” he stuttered,“He didn’t. His parents left him on a training ground when he was two days old. He didn’t have a pack. Stayed in snowpack for a while, ” I say to him, and he turns to look at me.“Give me a minute,” I said to him, walking into my room, then came back with a file. “it’s his papers,” I say to him and Becky glances at me then back at Noah.“Katrina, this is…”Yes. I planned to make him officially part of the Snow pack, just like the rest of them. “Did you...” Becky paused, looking at the documents.“I planned to ask you guys the other night. It’s what Willow had been working on,” I explained. Her lips parted to say something, but she just burst out crying, covering her mouth.“He always wanted to belong, and that bitch took him away. I should kill her.”
Lucius’s point of view“No. She killed him. She killed Josh. She killed—” She fell to the ground as I held on tight to her, pulling her into an embrace as she whimpered.“He is gone. Josh is gone,” she whimpered, as I cupped her face.“I am sorry, baby. I wish I could take away your pain,” I whimpered, my chest tightening. I wish I could take the pain away from her and let it be all mine.She stares at me, tears rolling down her cheeks, as I pull her into a hug, and she whimpers loudly.I have never seen her so broken. If Thelma’s death broke her, then this one has crushed her soul completely. “Lucius, I lost him. I lost my friend. I failed to protect him,” she whimpered, holding tight to my jacket as I nodded my head.“I know, baby,” I whisper and let her cry her heart out. Boddy shaking and voice getting huskier.‘Noah. Get some people to take the body to the mogul.’ I linked to him.‘Got it,’ he replied.“I cannot protect them. I cannot even…” Her breath comes in rapid bursts. I ho
Katrina’s point of viewA cry tore from my throat, so unhinged. My heart is pounding against my chest.“You killed him?” I looked up at Katrina, holding Joshua’s warm corpse in my hands, my lips quivering and hands trembling.“You took him away from me. You Bitch!!” The growl left my lips as I put Joshua on the ground.“I warned you, didn’t I? I told you if you ever hurt any of them. I will cut you limb from limb,” I growled, my claws coming out and my canines elongating.‘Katrina, don’t lose your soul,’ Sage echoed, but I was already on my feet, taking steady strides toward her.“Katrina. Please—” Before I could hear the rest, I let that darkness deep inside me take over as I surged at Bianca, but her brother was already in front of her, trying to shift.“Fuck Martin Do not shift!” I heard Lucius shout over his shoulder as he came to stand in front of me.‘Get out of my way, Luc.’ I linked to him, but it came out as a growl to him, and he shook his head.“Calm down, Katrina. Don’t do
Katrina’s point of view“Orion Snow? How did you… how…” I stuttered, tears rolling down my cheeks as he came closer to where I was.“Shannon did a bit of digging, plus your friend Juniper gave me the details,” he says, as I bring my hand to my mouth. He was trying to find them as well.“Let’s go.” He places his hand on my small back, leading the way. I make my way out of the room when I see Bray, Joshua, and Becky pacing around.“I take it I don’t have to punch him again?” Joshua asks, and I shake my head, chuckling softly.“Like you would stand a chance,” Lucius mutters under his breath“Well, at least I tried,” He retorts.“That was brave and stupid,” I say to him, and he shrugs.“At least he knows some people are willing to kill for you,” he laughs, wrapping his arm around Bray’s neck. “Isn’t that right, Bryan?” he asked. Bryan tried to get away from him, but he held on tight.“Where are we going?” Becky asks to join us.“I am going to Green Point. You and them are going back home.
Katrina’s point of view“Let’s get married,” he says, and my heart stops.I lift my head to look at him, and he seems serious about this. He is not joking, but serious. He wants to marry me.“Lucius. We can’t”“I will leave everything. My title, my name, my position. Just marry me” He murmurs, and I shake my head. I am not subjecting his family to something like this.“Lucius This Is—”“Say yes and I will walk away from everything for us,” he says, but I don’t think I am ready to make such a decision.“Lucius, I love you, but don’t you think this is just too rushed? You just can’t wake up and leave everything in the middle of the war,” I shake my head.‘Marry him and leave everything. For once, Katrina, put yourself first,’ Sage remarks.‘I’m not that selfish. You know that.’ I snap, staring at the man who is willing to risk everything for me.“No one would marry us. It’s a forbidden union,” I insist.“A couple of packs owe me favors.” He comes closer, wrapping his hand around my wais
Lucius’s point of view“No, Mother. You can’t issue such an order. I am the fucking commander!” I growled, and she shook her head in disbelief.“I warned you about that girl, didn’t I? She is trouble. Now she sent her men to come and kill you,” she growled as I rolled my eyes. Trust my mother to be dramatic about something like this. How could she think Katrina would hurt me?“Mother, please. It was just a fight. He got angry, plus he was drunk.” I had insisted, but she also insisted and used her power to have Joshua locked up.Now I had to face the fury of one particular blonde, who was covered in black dirt and her hair disheveled. She is mad because she thinks I will lock up her family.“Lucius,” she pulled away from me, the taste of tears and mint lingering on my lips.“Forgive me. I am so sorry for acting like an asshole.” I whispered to her, and she pulled back.“It’s fine. I would have acted like that as well,” she says, sniffling back.“I can’t believe you would lock him up. N